A humanoid robot is a reasonable research subject if you want to study that form. For a project whose task is moving a box across a room, begin by comparing simpler bodies. A wheeled base may let you spend the term studying navigation instead of assembling joints.
Name the learning objective
Write down the question you want to answer by the end of the project. If you want to study balance, a legged mechanism may fit. If you want to study object recognition, you may be able to keep the camera on a fixed stand during the first experiment.
Count the interfaces you will have to debug. Each actuator needs mounting, power, and control. A team can underestimate the work between a working joint and a complete machine. Sketch those connections before promising a demonstration date.
Keep room for a second test
Choose a first version you can revise within the available term. Reserve time for a broken part and a wrong assumption. A smaller mechanism with documented tests can support a stronger technical report than an unfinished body with many degrees of freedom.
I would judge the project by the question it answers and the evidence the team records. The silhouette on the presentation slide should follow those choices.
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